Cyprus Times

Grief Over the Death of Greek TV Legend Giorgos Papadakis

Published January 8, 2026, 11:12
Grief Over the Death of Greek TV Legend Giorgos Papadakis

Grigoris Arnautoglou expressed his deep sorrow over the death of Giorgos Papadakis, describing him as the first “legend” of Greek television. He spoke emotionally about the loss, emphasizing that time is needed to understand its magnitude. Arnautoglou referred to his personal relationship with Papadakis, as they were neighbors in Penteli, and described the deceased as a man who was the same both in front of and behind the cameras. He believes that Papadakis’s style of journalism is unlikely to be repeated, while his “aura” will remain alive in the memories of those who knew him.